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KU59 FDO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,489 mi
Last recorded200,489 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 200,489 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted & sills are covered

Pass 13 Feb 2021 190,999 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 175,602 miles

covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 175,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 167,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 167,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 159,766 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 151,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 136,231 miles

Front screen damaged.

Fail 17 Oct 2015 136,229 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear one showing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front screen damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,607 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KU59 FDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 FDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU59 FDO registered?

KU59 FDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KU59 FDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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